Gasoline Engine problems of the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan

Seven problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2002

Consumer sates when backing up or down the hills vehicle would stop. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2001

Vehicle caught on fire under the hood, claim 30-v502-154.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2001

Vehicle experienced engine fire, claim 30-v502-154.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2000

The vehicle has had continued problems with the engine, several repairs however the engine continues to leak.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2000

Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 59-v431-848.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2000

Vehicle experienced engine fire, claim 59-v431-848.

7 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2000

Approximatel;y an hour after mva (damage to front drivers side), I left to accident scene. Transmission would not shift, so pulled over at first avaliable area. The engine caught on fire. Insurance estimates in excess of $6000 of structural damage form accident in addition to fire. Vehicle is total loss. I don't believe the crumble zones properly protected to frame. I don't think the vehicle should have caught on fire. Investigation of NHTSA web site produced NHTSA action number ea99013 which prompted contact.




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